Airtel Africa Foundation committed substantial resources to upskill 10,000 African women with high-demand digital competencies, potentially adding billions to continental GDP through enhanced technology participation.
The ‘Tech For Her’ Programme targets women aged 18-40 across Kenya, Zambia, and Uganda, providing intensive training in cybersecurity, data analytics, and linux administration. These skills command premium salaries in global technology markets.
Five-week intensive online programs deliver over 100 hours of specialized training through flexible learning models accommodating working professionals and non-working participants. This accessibility ensures broader participation across economic segments.
Partnership with Tertiary DNS enables comprehensive curriculum delivery aligned with industry requirements. The collaboration ensures training relevance to actual market demands and employer expectations.
“Africa’s digital transformation requires gender equity in technology participation,” Foundation leadership emphasized. “This investment levels competitive playing fields while providing pathways to high-growth technology roles globally.”
Program graduates receive 12 months of continuous skill development support, ensuring sustained competency advancement. Top performers achieving 90 percent scores qualify for internship opportunities at Airtel Africa with structured industry mentorship.
Rural and underserved community women receive 30 percent of participant slots, while low-income household applicants access 40 percent of training positions. This targeted approach addresses digital divide challenges systematically.
Technology skills training could generate substantial income improvements for participating women. Global demand for cybersecurity and data analytics expertise commands significant salary premiums across international markets.
The program creates pathways for female technology leadership development, addressing gender imbalances in Africa’s growing digital economy. Increased female participation strengthens overall technology sector competitiveness.
Continental digital opportunities expand rapidly as economies integrate technology solutions across sectors. Trained female professionals can capture substantial portions of this growing market value.
Skills development investment supports broader economic transformation goals by ensuring adequate human capital for technology-driven growth. The initiative addresses critical skills gaps limiting digital economy expansion.
International technology companies increasingly source talent from African markets, creating opportunities for trained professionals to access global employment while contributing to local economic development.
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